94: Mike Read - Radio 210, Luxembourg, Capital Gold, Classic FM and Jazz
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Plucked with no experience to appear on a new Radio 210 in Reading, he was to become the fourth ever Radio 1 breakfast host.
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\\nIn this hour of Radio Moments \\u2013 Conversations, Mike Read tells of the surprise jump from a musical career to one where radio played lead. He relates how his commercial radio spell began and shares memories of the eccentric early days in that new industry.
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\\nFollowing an unexpected rise in profile with a TV\\u2019s \\u2018Pop Quest\\u2019, he recalls how he was then lured to join Radio Luxembourg. On being headhunted for Radio 1, Mike shares his he felt as he was offered the prestigious breakfast slot.
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\\nDriven by a passion and knowledge of music, he tells how his BBC bosses responded as his music policy drifted away from \\u201870s disco; his frustration at commercial radio bosses who didn\\u2019t seem sufficiently familiar with music; and his enthusiasm for a world where the presenter decides which tracks to play.
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\\nThe stories of his days at Capital Gold and Classic Gold are recalled \\u2013 and illustrated colourfully. He tells too of his time at Jazz and his current involvement with the United DJs online station.\\xa0 His other achievements are highlighted too - from co-authoring the Guinness Book of Hit Singles to playing a key role in the British Plaque Trust\\xa0 which has honoured the music composers he holds in such high esteem.
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\\nIn his own words \\u2013 this is the Mike Read story.
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\\nHear the whole \\u2018Radio Moments Conversations\\u2019 series here \\u2013 and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant.\\xa0
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\\nIn this hour of Radio Moments \\u2013 Conversations, Mike Read tells of the surprise jump from a musical career to one where radio played lead. He relates how his commercial radio spell began and shares memories of the eccentric early days in that new industry.
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\\nFollowing an unexpected rise in profile with a TV\\u2019s \\u2018Pop Quest\\u2019, he recalls how he was then lured to join Radio Luxembourg. On being headhunted for Radio 1, Mike shares his he felt as he was offered the prestigious breakfast slot.
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\\nDriven by a passion and knowledge of music, he tells how his BBC bosses responded as his music policy drifted away from \\u201870s disco; his frustration at commercial radio bosses who didn\\u2019t seem sufficiently familiar with music; and his enthusiasm for a world where the presenter decides which tracks to play.
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\\nThe stories of his days at Capital Gold and Classic Gold are recalled \\u2013 and illustrated colourfully. He tells too of his time at Jazz and his current involvement with the United DJs online station.\\xa0 His other achievements are highlighted too - from co-authoring the Guinness Book of Hit Singles to playing a key role in the British Plaque Trust\\xa0 which has honoured the music composers he holds in such high esteem.
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\\nIn his own words \\u2013 this is the Mike Read story.
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\\nHear the whole \\u2018Radio Moments Conversations\\u2019 series here \\u2013 and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant.\\xa0